title: Early diagnosis of ovarian cancer.
abstract: In spite of recent therapeutic advances, earlier diagnosis seems to be the best hope of significantly improving the prognosis in ovarian cancer. This paper discusses the various screening modalities available, and presents the interim results of one large screening project.
authors.affiliation: Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel.
authors.forename: D H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Oram
authors.forename: I J
authors.initials: IJ
authors.lastname: Jacobs
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Brady
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Prys-Davies
mesh_terms: D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor / Q000302:isolation & purification; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000401:mortality; D010388:Pelvis; D010808:Physical Examination; D011379:Prognosis; D012307:Risk Factors; D014463:Ultrasonography
chemical_list: D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor